Drama Digest
Do you have what it takes to be part of the next biggest Thai girl group? This show watches a group of judges search for the members of a new girl group called 4EVE. The judges must choose between 20 trainees who have been carefully selected from over 1000 applicants with their over-special skills and characteristics. However, this show looks at more than just musical abilities and also how they perform and who they are. The girls release their debut song, Wt Snow, and must work together to perform it to the best of their abilities. They must also rap and dance to the track. The twenty selected girls must get to know each other better and bond with each other before entering their first broadcast taping on the given date of July 2013. Will the girls’ success break into the mainstream? What are the hurdles they will come across? Watch this show and see who makes it in the music industry and what it takes to be Thailandโs next big girl group.
The Feel-Good Part
There is a lot of heart that goes into this show. While it is essentially cut-throat it also has a sense of heart and the judges work to ensure the girls make the most of their experience no matter how far they get. It also presents a new perspective on the world of girl groups. It showcases girl group members as hardworking, striving for greatness, and wanting to make it in the musical world. It also showcases girl groups as something more than just music. There is a lot that goes into the establishment and success of girl groups and this show showcases all those aspects to a great degree. The hosts and judges also are an essential part of this drama and deliver some great advice and critiques to the girls to ensure that they go out into the world as better performers. Overall, the show is a great look at the success and outcomes of hard work. The growth from episode one to episode thirteen of this show is just phenomenal.
The Disappointing Factor
There are very few moments where the girls get to relax and express themselves. But that is just the standard of the girl group industry. While it is great to see the girls in their element and working hard towards perfecting their craft, aspects such as burnout and frustration are rarely ever expressed throughout the show. These important aspects need to be discussed as they are as essential as hard work and determination. It is very sad to see a crop of 1000 applicants be shaved down to 20 girls but as a reality TV show and a show that aims to create a cohesive girl group, that is expected.
In-Depth Analysis
Girl groups and the work that goes into them are extremely difficult and audiences must know, especially since girl groups are often taken for granted. This show is a great platform and it is amazing to see what the upcoming girl groups look like and what they have to offer.
Star Power
The twenty girls training in this show are the main focal point and we get to see a lot of what they have to offer. These girls include Aheye Korranid Laosubinprasoet, Hannah Rosenbloom, Mind Atitaya Tribudarak, Jorin Khumpiraphan, Fai Nattaya Buttura, Punch Tipanan, Nilsiam, Taaom Benyapa Unjit, and more. The MC of this show is Twopee Pitawat Pruekett, best known as the rapper, Twopee of SouthSide or 2P. He won the title for 2 years in a row. He starred in the movie Game Changer. He also appeared in a wide range of TV shows such as Woody World, The Driver, Noo Nook, I Can See Your Voice Thailand Season 3, Woody FM, Guess My Age, and Superstar Pafin. The girls are divided into groups with a judge/mentor heading each group. These groups include; the Unicorn Team, headed by Stamp Apiwat Ueathavornsuk and Waii Panthisa Thienprasit; the Fox Team, headed by Timethai Dharmthai Plangslip and TJ Jirayut Phaloprak; and the Swan Team, headed by Nat Myria Benedetti and Gold Nuttawut Srimok. These judges/mentors give some great advice and ensure the girls make the most of their talents. Through their experience in the industry, they are truly able to be the best mentors on reality TV.
Overall Opinion
Shows like 4EVE Girl Group Star are great as it shows a deep insight into the girl group world. It is a really interesting watch that makes you invested in what they do and how they grow.
